Senior Household Survey Consultant for Support to MICS in Morocco and Saudi Arabia
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, reaching the most disadvantaged children to save their lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF strives for a better world for every child, everywhere, every day, with unwavering determination.
Job Purpose
The Household Survey Consultant will support UNICEF's Middle East and North Africa Regional Office (MENARO) in the implementation of MICS surveys in Morocco and Saudi Arabia. This role involves providing technical expertise for the Morocco MICS 2025-2026 surveys, including reviewing preliminary results, supporting a results validation workshop, and reviewing the survey findings report. Additionally, the consultant will provide remote support for the planning phase of the Saudi Arabia MICS 2027 survey. The objective is to ensure the collection of statistically robust evidence on key indicators related to the situation of children in these countries, contributing to UNICEF's mission of advocating for and realizing the rights of every child.
Responsibilities
The Household Survey Consultant, under the supervision of the UNICEF Regional Monitoring Specialist, will undertake several key tasks to support MICS surveys. This includes a technical review of the Morocco MICS preliminary results tables (2 days) and providing support for the "Data Interpretation and Report Compilation" results validation workshop for Morocco MICS (5 days). The consultant will also review the Morocco MICS Survey Findings Report and Statistics Snapshots (4 days). Furthermore, remote support will be provided for the survey planning phase of the Saudi Arabia MICS (5 days). Deliverables include a technical review of preliminary results tables, a summary report for the Morocco MICS results validation workshop, a final report summarizing remote technical support for the Morocco report finalization, and a summary of technical support provided for the Saudi Arabia MICS survey planning. These tasks are crucial for ensuring the quality and utility of MICS data for policy and programming.
Work Experience
A minimum of 15 years of experience in supporting or managing quantitative household surveys. Experience in survey report writing, familiarity with the MICS programme, and experience working with national statistical offices and within the MENA region are required.
Skills
Quantitative household survey management, Survey report writing, MICS programme expertise, Data analysis and interpretation, Statistical analysis, Results validation, Survey planning, Technical review, Remote support, Cross-cultural communication, Planning and organizing, Attention to detail